EPA v. La Porte Rail and Terminal Administrative Order

Case summary

On June 11, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to La Porte Rail and Terminal Wastewater Treatment Facility. The AO was issued in response to effluent violations of permit limits. The AO requires the facility to; 1.) submit a list of specific actions taken to correct the violations and 2.) submit written certification to EPA that the violations have been corrected and the facility is compliant with its permit. The Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty (30) days of the effective dated of the AO.

Defendants (1)

• Mr. John FranzNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LAPORTE RAIL AND TERMINAL

  12501 STRANG RD, LA PORTE, TX, 77571-8704

  Registry ID: 110000463542

• LAPORTE RAIL AND TERMINAL

  12501 STRANG RD, LA PORTE, TX, 77571-8704

  Registry ID: 110000463542

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• La Porte Rail and Terminal Administrative Orderentered 2026-06-11

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-06-11Final Order Issued
• 2026-06-11Enforcement Action Data Entered